Sherry Farrell, LMFT
California LMFT focusing on families and trauma
- Family and couples therapy
- Children and adolescent support
- CBT and solution-focused methods
About Sherry Farrell
Sherry Farrell is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with a decade of clinical experience. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from San Francisco State University and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco, and holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Her professional path includes roughly five years working directly in the field of psychology followed by a period teaching young people while raising her own children. That combination of clinical and educational experience has given her a broad view of how children and families function across clinical, school, and social environments, insight she now applies in therapeutic work.
Sherry has provided therapy in clinic settings as well as in alternative and mainstream schools. Her work with children has addressed conduct disorder, ADHD, depression, social isolation, anxiety, suicidal ideation, abuse, and family stress. She has worked with couples and families facing issues such as addiction, infidelity, parenting difficulties, mood disorders, physical challenges, and divorce. Her individual practice has focused on anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and managing life transitions.
In session she draws from an array of approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, along with narrative and motivational techniques when appropriate. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship built on compassion, understanding, safety, and respect, meeting clients where they are and working together to develop strategies that support meaningful, lasting change.
Throughout her work Sherry integrates clinical knowledge, educational perspective, and family experience to support individuals, couples, and families navigating stress, trauma, relationship challenges, and life adjustments.
Her professional path includes roughly five years working directly in the field of psychology followed by a period teaching young people while raising her own children. That combination of clinical and educational experience has given her a broad view of how children and families function across clinical, school, and social environments, insight she now applies in therapeutic work.
Sherry has provided therapy in clinic settings as well as in alternative and mainstream schools. Her work with children has addressed conduct disorder, ADHD, depression, social isolation, anxiety, suicidal ideation, abuse, and family stress. She has worked with couples and families facing issues such as addiction, infidelity, parenting difficulties, mood disorders, physical challenges, and divorce. Her individual practice has focused on anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and managing life transitions.
In session she draws from an array of approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, along with narrative and motivational techniques when appropriate. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship built on compassion, understanding, safety, and respect, meeting clients where they are and working together to develop strategies that support meaningful, lasting change.
Throughout her work Sherry integrates clinical knowledge, educational perspective, and family experience to support individuals, couples, and families navigating stress, trauma, relationship challenges, and life adjustments.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sherry Farrell have?
Sherry Farrell has 10 years of clinical experience.
Is Sherry Farrell a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 37204.
In which languages does Sherry Farrell provide therapy?
Sherry Farrell provides therapy in English.
Where is Sherry Farrell located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Sherry Farrell as my therapist?
You can work with Sherry Farrell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sherry Farrell work with international clients?
Sherry Farrell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sherry Farrell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can produce meaningful results. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One of the main benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the way that suits them best - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care.
Licensed professionals deliver care through these virtual formats, and clients may choose a different therapist at any time if they need a better fit. Online therapy can offer practical access to therapeutic support while using evidence-based approaches provided by qualified therapists.